HISTORICAL FACTS: 50 - Caught on Camera

Judge denies new trial for Eric Kay in Tyler Skaggs' death

LOS ANGELES — A federal judge in Texas rejected Eric Kay's request for a new trial Tuesday, more than two months after a jury found the former Angels communications director guilty of providing counterfeit oxycodone pills that led to the overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 26, 2022

Mike Trout somehow hit a triple on a check swing and MLB fans were in complete awe

Can't teach that hustle.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 26, 2022

Mark Bradley: The curious case of Sean Newcomb, a Brave no longer

Sean Newcomb was once a big deal. He'd been drafted in Round 1 by the Angels. He was a reason the Braves were willing to trade Andrelton Simmons, among the best defensive shortstops ever, in 2015. For one shining moment, Newcomb seemed the best of the ballyhooed lot of young…

Tribune News Service · Apr 26, 2022

Jared Walsh sits against another left-hander, and Angels fall to Orioles

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Angels faced a left-handed pitcher for the sixth time this season, and Jared Walsh assumed what has become an all-too-familiar position — a spot on the bench for Friday night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, the fifth straight game he did not start against a lefty.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 23, 2022

Ohtani, Pujols and Other MLB Notes From the First Two Weeks

Happy two weeks of baseball! The early stretch of the 2022 season has provided us with some of the best and worst of what this game has to offer. Some of those highlights include Vladimir Guerrero Jr. swatting three home runs against the Yankees, Clayton Kershaw shoving in his first…

Sports Illustrated · Apr 22, 2022

Bud Black Is the Right Manager to Lead the Rockies to Their Peak

His steady hand is behind Colorado’s hot start and instrumental to its organizational shift.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21, 2022

How MLB Star Replacements Are Doing in 2022

Checking in on the newcomers filling in for stars who left their teams in the offseason, like Carlos Correa and Freddie Freeman.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 20, 2022

Angels lefty Kenny Rosenberg relishes chance to finally pitch in majors

HOUSTON — Although Joe Maddon had to tell Kenny Rosenberg that his first stint in the major leagues was over after one inning, the Angels’ manager still had a glowing report on the left-hander.

Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2022

Angels come up short in series opener against Astros

HOUSTON — The Angels watched the Houston Astros put on a clinic in small ball and big ball on Monday night.

Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2022

MLB Power Rankings: The Giants Are Better Than We Thought—Again

The Mets, Cardinals and White Sox are also surging this week after their hot starts to the 2022 season.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 18, 2022